Ridgefield High School Names Scholarship and Award Winners

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Ahead of Friday's commencement ceremony, Ridgefield High School has named the following scholarship and other award-winning students in the graduating class of 2019:

Lazar A. Agoev

• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship
• The Creagh Family Scholarship
• The RHS Wrestling Booster Club Scholarship

Dominic J. Ammirato

• Project Lead the Way Department Award
• Richard DiSalvo Engineering Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Lighting Club

Caitlin E. Andrews

• Service Recognition to Knitting Knook

Cameron M. Andry

• Ridgefield Basketball Association Leadership Award

Estelle J. Bah

• Hord Foundation Scholarship
• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Future Medical Professionals

Lauren P. Bayer

• Girls Softball Booster Club Citizen Scholarship

Dylan A. Bean

• Tiger Touchdown Club Scholarship Award

Jessica M. Bell

• PTSA Scholarship Award

Erin L. Birmingham

• Ridgefield Youth Cheer Scholarship
• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship

Cole P. Blackwell

• World Language Department - Mandarin

Rachel E. Bodner

• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship

Ryan J. Bogursky

• Business Department Award
• PTS Department Award - Business

Nicole B. Bottone

• Armando "Matty" Pambianchi Memorial Scholarship
• PTSA Department Award -Visual and Performing Arts
• Visual & Performing Arts Department Award - Digital

Dackerie L. Bowes

• Michael Ciarcia Memorial Scholarship
• Rose M. Antonnuci Scholarship
• Scholar Leader
• The Ed Brennan Memorial Ridgefield Youth Football Scholarship
• World Language Department Award – Spanish

Tristan P. Brandt

• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship

Quinn C. Brewer

• Ridgefield Basketball Association Leadership Award

Annabel G. Briody

• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• World Language Department Award - French

Emma R. Brody

• American Legion Essay Contest
• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Art Award
• Lisa M. Rodden Memorial Guidance Scholarship
• Ridgefield Old Timers Scholarship
• Ridgefield Police Benevolent Association Scholarship
• The Ridgefield Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Colonel Richard E. Romine Leadership
• Award

William J. Bryant

• PTSA Scholarship Award

Avery K. Buckanavage

• Family and Consumer Sciences Department Award - Outstanding FCS Student
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship

Mary Grace Butala

• PTSA Department Award - Family & Consumer Science
• Liam C. Byrne
• Ridgefield Lions Club Scholarship
• Wolfpit Running Club Scholarship

Weston L. Carpenter

• Cowin-Chapman Lacrosse Scholarship
• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award

Lauren M. Castle

• RHS Soccer Booster Club Scholarship Award
• Ryan Meegan Memorial Scholarship

Renee A. Cauchon

• Emma Sandhu Memorial Scholarship Award
• Frances Demrick Scholarship

Andrea R. Chakraborty

• PTSA Department Award - Music
• Ridgefield Guild of Artists Scholarship

Logan D. Chang

• Family and Consumer Sciences Department Award - Outstanding Culinary Student

Owen C. Cherner

• RHS Soccer Booster Club Scholarship Award

Daniel K. Chittenden

• Caudatowa Garden Club Scholarship

Rebecca S. Cohen

• McGroddy-Goetz Scholarship
• PTSA Department Award - Science
• Science Department Award

Catherine C. Conroy

• Visual & Performing Arts Department award - 2D-Design

Andrew J. Conte

• RHS Soccer Booster Club Scholarship Award

James A. Crawford

• Leona Bedient Crouchley & Charles D. Crouchley, Jr. Scholarship

Julia M. Culhane

• PTSA Scholarship Award

Nicolas P. Cullinan

• American Legion Essay Contest
• Dimitri's Athletic Scholarship
• Todd Rosencrans Scholarship

Carrina F. Dabroi

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award

Aras A. Dapkus

• Anne S. Richardson Award
• Math Department Award
• Robert & Catherine Wilder Fund
• Science Department Award
• Service Recognition to The Caudatowan Yearbook

Kevin M. Davis

• Billy Fuess Memorial Scholarship
• Ridgefield Old Timers Association - Tom Belote Memorial/ROTA
• Social Studies Department Award - Student Growth Award

Sarah N. de Lange

• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Cross Country

Elizabeth M. DeMassa

• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Cross Country
• Marguerite Regan Nursing Award
• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship
• The Sandy Hoddinott Scholarship

Alison M. Dickson

• PTSA Department Award - Health

Emma L. DiMiceli

• Ridgefield Music and Arts Center Scholarship
• Visual & Performing Arts Department award - Band

Sarah C. DiMiceli

• NCL Nutmeg Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Drum Line

Anna L. Doman

• Excellence in Service to the National Honor Society

Elaine N. Doman

• Service Recognition to Youth Against Cancer (YAC)

Anthony S. D'Onofrio

• Anne S. Richardson Award
• Madison A. D'Onofrio
• Business & Finance Technology Department Award
• Service Recognition to Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Grace C. Egan

• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Lacrosse

Luke R. Faillaci

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award

Jessica S. Fine

• Service Recognition to Symphonic Winds

Ryan S. Francis

• Service Recognition to Pep Band

Emilie J. Frias Lizardo

• Hord Foundation Scholarship
• PTSA Department Award - English
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• Ridgefield Thrift Shop Scholarship

Julia M. Garrett

• Service Recognition to RHS Gives

Ryan J. Garson

• Reynolds & Rowella Strength in Numbers Scholarship

Gracie S. Girvalo

• Soccer Club of Ridgefield (SCOR) Scholarship

Brendan M. Gleeson

• The Joseph A. Strilowich Jr. Scholarship

Sophia I. Haber

• American Legion Girls State Award, Delegate
• English Department Award
• PTSA Department Award - Social Studies
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Debate Team
• Western Connecticut Superintendents Association Award

Christopher T. Hagele

• Ridgefield Youth Football Scholarship

Allison R. Hard

• Ridgefield Rotary Club Scholarship

Vidur Hareesh

• RHS Student Government Scholarship
• Ridgefield Administrators Association Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Student Government
• Western Connecticut Superintendents Association Award

Alexander J. Holder

• RHS Student Government Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Senior Class Council
• Visual & Performing Arts Department Award - 3D-Design

William J. Hongach

• American Legion Boys State Award, Delegate

Sara A. Hunt

• Service Recognition to The Ridgefielder

Amelia M. Hynes

• RHS Soccer Booster Club Scholarship Award
• Ryan Meegan Memorial Scholarship

Caitlin S. Inall

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council Scholar Athlete

James B. Isaacson

• Ridgefield Thrift Shop Scholarship

Connor P. Jewell

• Service Recognition to Science Olympiad

James M. Kane

• McGroddy-Goetz Scholarship
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship

Anna G. Kelemen

• Anne S. Richardson Award
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship

Katharine C. King

• Elizabeth Biglow Ballard Memorial Scholarship
• Science Department Award
• World Language Department Award - Italian

Christina M. Kinsbourne

• Reading Department Award
• Service Recognition to Art and Media Club
• Service Recognition to Unity Club

Campbell E. Kinsman

• Ridgefield Woman's Club Scholarship

Samuel J. Klotz

• Tiger Touchdown Club Scholarship Award

Elisa Kovacs

• Michael Meltzer Memorial Music & Art Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Chamber Orchestra
• Visual & Performing Arts Department Award - Chorus
• Visual & Performing Arts Department Award - Orchestra

Tarini J. Krishna

• American Legion Girls State Award, Delegate
• Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Award
• English Department Award
• Ms. President US Mentor Recognition
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Mock Trial
• Social Studies Department Award - Civic Participation

Cassandra S. Lebl

• The Diamond in the Rough Scholarship
• Tiger Hollow Scholar Athlete and Community Leadership Award

Samantha R. Lehaney

• Bryan C. McCarthy Spirit of the Game Award

Jenna C. Leonard

• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship
• Angela Lin
• Math Department Award

• Service Recognition to Math Team

Sean W. Livingstone

• Rick Ligi Memorial Scholarship
• Anna M. Lourenso
• Friends of Weir Farm National Historic Site
• Robert Stanger / Regan Memorial Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Astronomy Club

Alyssa R. Maiolo

• Ridgefield Ladies Golf Association Award

Samantha R. Margolin

• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Science Research
• Science Department Award

Andrew R. Masciotti

• Ryan Meegan Memorial Scholarship

Kasey P. McGerald

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• Wolfpit Running Club Scholarship

Braeden D. McSpedon

• Ridgefield High School Boys Lacrosse Booster Club Scholarship
• Ridgefield Old Timers Association - Tom Belote Memorial/ROTA

Briana N. Melecio

• Alternative High School Department Award
• PTSA Alternate High School Award

Claire P. Middlebrook

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award
• RHS Soccer Booster Club Scholarship Award
• Ryan Meegan Memorial Scholarship

Matthew W. Misurelli

• Anne S. Richardson Award
• Ridgefield Basketball Association Leadership Award

Thomas D. Mitchell

• PTSA Department Award - Project Lead the Way
• Service Recognition to Drama Production - Fall
• Service Recognition to Madrigals

Leah E. Moroknek

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award
• Ridgefield Teacher Recognition Award

Colin J. Mulhern

• Bettie Jane Third Memorial Scholarship

Marina T. Murphy

• Anne S. Richardson Award

Elizabeth B. O'Connor

• Girls Field Hockey Booster Club Citizen Scholarship
• Ridgefield Thrift Shop Scholarship

Rosemary J. O'Keefe

• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Art Award

Emily A. Parker

• David E. Nichols Memorial Fund
• PTSA Department Award - Theatre
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• RHS Theater Booster Club Scholarship
• Ridgefield Woman's Club Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Drama Production - Winter
• The Company Honorary Scholarship

Daniel S. Parson

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award
• Ridgefield High School Boys Lacrosse Booster Club Scholarship
• Todd Rosencrans Scholarship

Ryan F. Patterson

• PTSA Scholarship Award

Spencer J. Peters

• PTSA Department Award - World Language

Alec L. Pool

• Math Department Award
• PTSA Department Award - Math

Audrey C. Porter

• PTSA Department Award - Counseling Department

Margaret W. Pratt

• Service Recognition to Ridgefield Friends Club

Aman Premji

• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship

Grace H. Preston

• Ridgefield Police Benevolent Association Scholarship

Gabriella I. Puchall

• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship

Omkar P. Ratnaparkhi

• RHS Athletic Advisory Council Scholar Athlete
• The Joseph A. Strilowich Jr. Scholarship

Matthew S. Restivo

• Robert Scalzo Memorial Scholarship

Stanislav E. Reymer

• Ridgefield Thrift Shop Scholarship

Benjamin E. Riek

• Ridgefield Police Benevolent Association Scholarship
• Ethan S. Riina
• Rena Principi Memorial Scholarship

Mackenzie G. Robson

• Reynolds & Rowella Strength in Numbers Scholarship

James W. Rudnicki

• Lisa M. Rodden Memorial Guidance Scholarship

Jillian E. Savoca

• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• SPHERE Leadership Award

Alexandra E. Schibli

• Health Department Award

Brandon J. Shafer

• Christopher D. Vill Memorial Scholarship
• Molly A. Shields
• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship

Hunter B. Sims

• Davis Education and Career Consultants, LLC Award for Spirit, Integrity and Leadership
• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship

Fiona F. Sleigh

• English Department Award
• National Merit Scholarship Finalist
• Ridgefield Thrift Shop Scholarship
• Ridgefield Woman's Club Scholarship
• Social Studies Department Award - Most Outstanding Student

Karley A. Smith

• Carey V. Depuy Kindness Scholarship - Lacrosse
• Ridgefield Basketball Association Leadership Award

Evan C. Smolin

• English Department Award
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship
• RHS Theater Booster Club Scholarship
• Ridgefield Music and Arts Center Scholarship
• Robert Stanger / Regan Memorial Scholarship
• Service Recognition to Drama Production
• Service Recognition to The Company
• The Company Honorary Scholarship
• Visual & Performing Arts Department Award - Theatre Arts

Anna C. Sorgie

• Ridgefield Garden Club Scholarship

Sylvana C. Soto

• Jeanne Smith Memorial Scholarship

James G. St. Pierre

• American Legion Boys State Award, Delegate
• Christopher M. Manno Memorial Scholarship for Academic & Athletic Excellence
• PTSA Department Award - Physical Education
• Ridgefield Old Timers Scholarship
• Scholar Leader
• Tiger Hollow Scholar Athlete and Community Leadership Award
• Tyler Ugolyn Award
• Western Connecticut Military Officers Association Young American Award

Austin T. Stietzel

• PTSA Department Award - Technology
• Technology Education Department Award
• Tutoring Club of Ridgefield Scholarship

Gillian H. Stone

• Health Department Award
• Service Recognition to RHS Save the Children

Samantha Sutcliffe

• Rena Principi Memorial Scholarship
• Roma Pizzeria Scholarship
• The Evelyn Peeler Memorial Scholarship

Maeve L. Tobin

• Cowin-Chapman Lacrosse Scholarship

Sydney L. Tole

• PTSA Department Award - Reading

Miles A. Tullo

• Steven M. Scott Excellence in Economics Award
• Simon W. van Wees
• Erik F. Hoag Memorial Hockey Scholarship
• RHS Athletic Advisory Council (AAC) Scholar Athlete Award

Claybrook J. Vaughan

• Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Award
• Exchange Club of Ridgefield Youth of the Year
• RHS Service to Student Union Scholarship

Gabriella G. Viggiano

• Dimitri's Athletic Scholarship

Matthew R. Vivian

• Math Department Award

Jayden N. Weiskopf

• Ridgefield Basketball Association Leadership Award

Ashley N. Welter

• National Charity League Scholarship

Jonathan F. Welter

• Rose M. Antonnuci Scholarship

Caroline L. Whelan

• Ms. President US Mentor Recognition

Gabrielle C. Woda

• World Language Department Award - Latin

Nicholas J. Yulo

• RHS Soccer Booster Club Scholarship Award
• Ryan Meegan Memorial Scholarship
• Soccer Club of Ridgefield (SCOR) Scholarship

Rachel C. Zaslavsky

• Service Recognition to Lodestar Magazine
• Social Studies Department Award - Most Passionate Student